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- Page 1 Use & Care Guide English Kenmore ® Electric Slide-In Range P/N 318205816A (1007) Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Adjusting the oven temperature ......... 19 Kenmore Warranty ............. 2 Care & Cleaning ..........20-23 Product Record ............3 • Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range ...... 20 Serial Plate Location ........... 3 • Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....4-5 Maintenance ............21-22 Slide-in Range Features .......... -
Page 3: Product Record
SERIAL PLATE LOCATION PRODUCT RECORD In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial plate. The serial plate is located along the interior side serial number printed on the serial plate. trim and visible when the oven door is opened. C970- Model No. ______________________________________ Remember to record the serial number for future reference. Serial No. _______________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Serial Plate Location Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Manual contains general operating... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ThIS APPLIANCE. SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of these symbols. This symbol will help you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage. • Remove all tape and packaging wrap before ThESE UNITS, OvEN hEATING ELEMENTS using the appliance. Destroy the carton and OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF ThE OvEN OR plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never WARMER DRAWER (if equipped). - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Use Proper Pan Size—This appliance is equipped may cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic with one or more surface units of different sizes. or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough These items could melt or ignite. to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized • Placement of Oven/Warmer Drawer (if equipped) utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating Racks. Always place oven racks in desired location unit to direct contact and may result in ignition while oven/drawer (if equipped) is cool. Remove of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the all utensils from the rack before removing rack. If surface unit will also improve efficiency. rack must be moved while oven is hot, use extreme • Utensil handles Should Be Turned Inward and caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units—...
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Page 6: Slide-In Range Features
Slide-in Range Features YOUR SLIDE-IN RANGE FEATURES AT A GLANCE Note: The features of your unit will vary according to model. Your unit features include: 1. Left front control 2. Left rear control 3. Electronic Oven Controls with Clock and Kitchen Timer 4. Right rear control 5. Right front control 6. Automatic interior oven door light switch. 7. Self-clean oven door latch. 8. Oven Vent 9. Broil element 10. Oven Light 11. Self-Cleaning Oven... -
Page 7: Setting Surface Controls
Setting Surface Controls ABOUT ThE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns. ABOUT ThE RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic cooking process. glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care &... - Page 8 Setting Surface Controls SURFACE COOKING SETTINGS Radiant surface elements Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are may appear to have cooled after they preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities have been turned off. A hot surface of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for indicator light will come on and will delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter. continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for The glass surface may still be hot and best cooking results. burns may occur if the glass surface is Recommended Settings for Surface Elements touched before the indicator light has turned off. Setting Type of Cooking Do not place plastic HIGH Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
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Page 9: Surface Cooking
Setting Surface Controls OPERATING ThE DUAL SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT Your model is equipped with Dual radiant surface element in the right &left front positions (See Figure 1). Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the DUAL surface element (See Figure 3) and counterclockwise to turn on the SINGLE surface element (See Figure 2). You may switch from either setting at any time during cooking. To Operate the Dual Surface Element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element. 2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figure 2) for smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure 3) for larger cookware. Figure 1 3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area. 4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The Figure 3 light may remain on even though the controls are turned Figure 2... -
Page 10: Before Setting Oven Controls
Surface Cooking COOKWARE MATERIAL TYPES The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately. COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolours easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above). STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops. PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass. Before Setting Oven Controls This range has a fan that will turn “ON” and “OFF” by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may continue to run after the range has been turned “OFF”, but may also stop immediately and then turn “ON”... -
Page 11: Setting The Oven Controls
Before Setting Oven Controls AIR CIRCULATION IN ThE OvEN For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4” (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or 1 Oven Rack back of the oven cavity. The hot air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food. Multiple Oven Racks Setting Oven Controls CONTROL PAD FUNCTIONS Read the instructions carefully before using the oven. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below. NOTE: To activate the touch control, you just have to touch the pad with a finger. Take care to have a good contact be- tween the finger and the touch pad. Long nails can make the activation difficult. It is a good idea to clean the control panel after each use or as soon as possible after a spill, boil over or spatter because some ionic or salty ingredients as ketchup, tomatoes sauce, etc. can operate the control. Before cleaning the control panel it is recommended to turn on the control lockout feature. Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. 1. - Page 12 Setting Oven Controls Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. TO SET ThE CLOCK When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". Press briefly (do not hold pad down). 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the until the correct time of day appears in the display. Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or Self-Clean cycle. TO SET ThE MINUTE TIMER: Press 2.
- Page 13 Setting Oven Controls TO SET OR ChANGE ThE TEMPERATURE FOR BAKING The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: Press . "— — —°" appears in the display. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the . The display will show "350°F (177°C)." By pressing and holding the , the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C). 3. As soon as the pad is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn OFF and the control will beep 3 times. 4. To cancel baking, press To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has Started: Press and make sure the bake temperature is displayed.
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Page 14: Oven Baking
Cooking Information OvEN BAKING For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc... There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. BAKING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ChART Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and bis- • Cookies and biscuits put into the • Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before cuits burn on the oven before the preheating time placing food in oven. bottom. is completed. • Oven rack overcrowded. • Choose pan sizes that will permit 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of air space on all sides when placed in the oven. • Dark pan absorbs heat too fast. • Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet. Cakes too dark on • Cakes put into the oven before • Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before... - Page 15 Setting Oven Controls TO SET ThE TIMED BAKE AND DELAY START FEATURES COOK TIME and DELAY START pads operate the features that will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically (Timed Bake) or to begin baking at a later time with a delayed start time (Delay Start). Note: During Timed Bake the preheat indicator light will not function. To Program the Oven to Begin Baking Immediately and To Shut Off Automatically (Timed Bake): 1. Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Place the food in the oven. .
- Page 16 Setting Oven Controls BROILING Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. Preheating Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. To preheat, set the oven control(s) to BROIL as instructed in the Electronic Oven Control Guide. Wait for the element to become red-hot, usually about 3-4 minutes. Preheating is not necessary when broiling meats well-done. Determining Broiling Times Broiling times vary, so watch the food closely. Time not only depends on the distance from the element, but on the thickness and aging of meat, fat content and doneness preferred. The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second. Frozen meats also require additional time. To Set for Broiling 1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the Broil Rack Position Table below. 2. Press . " — — "will appear in display. 3. Press and hold the until the desired broil setting level appears in the display. Press the for hI broil or the for LO broil. Most foods may be broiled at the hI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage.
- Page 17 Setting Oven Controls SETTING ThE WARM & hOLD™ FEATURE pad turns ON the Serve Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170° F (77°C). The Warm & hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold feature will shut the oven OFF automatically. The Warm & Hold feature may be used without any other cooking operations or can be used after cooking has finished using TIMED BAKE or DELAY START BAKE. To set Warm & hold: 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place baked food in oven. If the food is already in the oven go to step 2. . " — —" will appear in the display and the Warm & Hold indicator light above the pad will turn ON. 2. Press Note: If no further pads are touched within 6 seconds the request to turn ON Warm & Hold will be cleared. 3. Press to start. 4. To turn Warm & Hold OFF at any time press . The Warm & Hold indicator light above the pad will turn OFF.
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Page 18: Self-Cleaning
Self-Cleaning OvEN CLEANING Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: - Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. - Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually. During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Oven Temperature
Self-Cleaning SELF-CLEAN TIME LENGTh For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Self- Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the Self-Clean cycle. To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle: (Note: If you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean Cycle, skips steps 2 & 3.) 1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Press . The “ : “ in the time of day will flash. 3. Press and hold the pad to scroll to the time to start the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the desired time is displayed. 4. Press . “— — —” appears in the display. 5. -
Page 20: Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning (CLEANING ChART) CLEANING vARIOUS PARTS OF YOUR RANGE Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the number of major cleaning later. SURFACES hOW TO CLEAN Aluminum & vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar Knobs, Body Parts, and and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Decorative Trim Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will damage the finish. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place. -
Page 21: Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning And Maintenance
Care & Cleaning CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions. Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use. Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen. Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan. Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop, because they may cause it to crack. -
Page 22: Care And Cleaning Of Stainless Steel
Care & Cleaning CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop. • Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration. Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Cooktop: • Aluminum foil-Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop will damage the ceramic cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances. -
Page 23: Remove The "Hidden Bake" Cover
Care & Cleaning TO REMOvE ThE “hIDDEN BAKE” COvER 1. In order to remove the “hidden bake” cover, pull the back edge with one hand about 1/2” inch and lift up the “hidden bake” cover with both hands. (See picture) 2. When re-installing the “hidden bake” cover, be sure to put it all the way to the back of the oven and lay it down on the 2 shoulder screws. Then push the front edge of the cover in its place below the front bracket. To have easier access to the “hidden bake” cover, you can remove the oven door by following the instructions on previous page. Always replace the “hidden bake” cover before the next use. IMPORTANT: ChANGING OvEN LIGhT Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven light bulb. Do not turn the oven light on during the self-cleaning cycle. High temperature will reduce lamp life. On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by pressing the pad on the control panel. On a self clean oven the lamp is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder. ThIS GLASS ShIELD MUST BE IN PLACE WhENEvER ThE OvEN IS IN USE. To replace the light bulb: CAUTION: BE SURE OvEN IS COOL 1. Turn the power off at the main source. -
Page 24: Before You Call
Before You Call SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not Before you call for service, the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. You will be charged for a service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by defective product workmanship or materials. Your new appliance is a carefully engineered product. Many times, what appears to be a reason to call for service requires nothing more than a simple adjustment you can easily make in your own home or is normal operating characteristic of ap- pliance under certain conditions. This list is applicable to a variety of models; some of the items will not necessarily apply to your appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not levelled. Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust levelling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level. Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor. Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevelled. Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance. Cannot move appliance easily. Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem. Appliance must be accessible Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. for service. Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet. -
Page 25: Before You Call
Before You Call SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Brown streaks or specks. Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. “Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models” section under General Cleaning. Areas of discoloration with Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning metallic sheen. cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe’s recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see “Adjusting Oven... - Page 26 Notes...
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Page 27: Repair
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Contrats de protection principaux Félicitations! Vous avez fait un bon achat. Votre nouvel appareil Kenmore Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new ® conçu et fabriqué dans le but de vous offrir plusieurs années d’utilisation sans... - Page 28 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: www.managemylife.com For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.